Odessa/Haikumom: (Lead) Elliot’s birth mother, still living in North Philly, ex-addict who created and runs a chat room for other ex-addicts under the handle Haikumom, a little more “street” than the rest of her family, warm, irreverent, funny, kind; fierce temper, walked a hard road filled with temptations, disappointments, and lost chances, endeavors day-to-day to maintain her own sobriety while also trying to offer hope/help to those with similar struggles.